So many women suffer from acne when they are on their period. It can wreak havoc on one’s self-esteem, often causing an internal war against the body. If acne seems to come on a week or two before your period, your hormones may be responsible. Higher levels of testosterone and cortisol trigger oil-producing glands to […]
Category Archives: Food
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Apr
Apr
Cabbages are one of the most popular vegetables globally. Almost every culture around the world uses cabbage in different traditional dishes. According to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, 78 percent of the nation’s total cabbage in the US (fresh market and processing) is produced in five states, California, Wisconsin, New York, Florida, and Texas. Cabbage […]
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Apr
Apr
It often seems cheaper to eat poorly. A few packages of factory-farmed meat, a gallon of commercially produced milk, butter, white bread, potato chips, cereal, chocolate chip cookies, instant potatoes, minute-rice, frozen lasagna and pizza, ice cream, and soda on sale — yep, it’s cheap. But when you change your eating habits from bad to […]
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Mar
Mar
Spinach is very rich in iron and a must have in every home. An excellent green to add to any recipe, smoothie or pastry. Freeze your spinach to store for longer periods and to add to your morning smoothie. Spinach Pesto Noodles 4 Cups of spinach 1 Cup of water 20 Basil leaves 1/2 medium […]
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Mar
Mar
Digestive Enzymes – take either before or after a meal to assist in breaking down fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. Hot Water – sip slowly to relax the digestive track. Aloe Vera Juice – take 1/4 cup on an empty stomach in the morning and again at bedtime. Fast – do not eat until the […]
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Mar
Mar
Understanding the Relationship Between Heavy Periods and Low Iron Do you have heavy periods? You’re not alone. About one-third of women experience heavy periods at some point in their lives. Many women may not realize how much heavy periods, also known as menorrhagia, can affect healthy iron levels in the body. This article will discuss […]
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Feb
Feb
You may have heard quite a bit of this amazing spice that has captivated our attention recently. Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, has been used for thousands of years as medicine, seasoning and coloring agent throughout India, South-East Asia and Africa.1 The spice is sourced from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. where […]
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Feb
Feb
What is Wellness, and what does it look like for you? Wellness will look different to every BODY. Although we all have organs and tissues that appear to work identically, we also have DNA that makes us all unique and connects us traditionally to different parts of the world. Depending on your ancestry, your body […]
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Dec
Dec
Fresh salsa is a great recipe to make whenever you have a surpluss of tomatoes. I’ve had so many tomatoes that I add them to almost every meal. Freezing ripe tomatoes is a great option to preserve the freshness store them for later use. They make an excellent addition to soups, stews or roasting with […]
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Dec
Dec
Gingerbread is one of my favorite dessert to make especially during the holidays. These cookies are very easy to make and just so crunchy and packed with flavor. The special ingredient, moasses adds heaps of nutriends. Its a healthy sweetener, promotes healthy bones (great source of calcium), and an excellent source of vitamins and minerals […]